Hi there, I was trying to replace the fuel filter on my 1985 Pontiac Trans Am and the steel hardline going to the carburetor broke and sprayed fuel everywhere and now I am looking to replace it. It broke about 3 or 4 inches from the inlet to the fuel filter, I am not sure what I will need to replace it. Obviously either hardline from the pump or rubber hose to the pump. What size should I look for? I think rubber will be easier just wondering what your opinions are and what I should do in order to replace it. This 305 isn't long in my engine bay, but I want to make sure it is safe. Will the fuel line be all I need or will I need some new fittings to put on? I don't know much about the do's and do not's of fuel lines other than not by anything hot or moving. Thank you all for your advice and guidance, I really appreciate it.

 

this be it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-1986-Ch...JYDnaz&vxp=mtr

 

Regular old rubber fuel line is fine. It's a low pressure carbed fuel system, as long as the hose is rated for gasoline and your clamps are tight enough to not leak, it couldn't be any easier.

 

Ahhhhh! SOS! I thought the spill had stopped but it keeps spilling out way more than what could've been in the lines. Is it the pressure in the tank? I opened the gas tank to maybe help stop the flow and I crimped the broken line. My house reeks of gas, oh well.

 

I hope you don't smoke!

 

I've got the hardline that snapped up in elevation more than the tank, and it still is running gas onto my floor. Overnight a gallon or so made it's way onto my floor.

 

i had that happen on an 84 trans am years ago. i was visiting a friend at an apartment complex. looked outside after a while and noticed the fire department outside. they had my hood open and were about to shovel dirt in my engine! i stopped them and asked WTF are you doing? turns out the rubber line feeding the mechanical pump cracked and i guess the tank had pressure in it, forcing gas out slowly. but it was a huge puddle. somebody walking by called the fire department because they thought a spark might blow up the car or whatever. i cut the line and put a bolt in the end temporarily and cracked the gas cap loose. then got a new hose and made the repair.